Cambria Post Issue 6 by Cambria Quartz Surfaces

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“Great "Great acts are made up of small deeds.” deeds." — Unknown

I N TH IS ISSU E: TALENT AMBASSADORS PEAK PERFORMANCE EDUCATION DAY IN THIS TOGETHER CUSTOM CAMBRIA PARTY PLANS MADE EASY BRING US YOUR NEWS FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

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Answering the Call CAMBRIA CUSTOMER CARE AIMS FOR EXCELLENCE IN WHITE-GLOVE CONCIERGE SERVICE. ANGELA JOHNSON Providing exceptional customer service has always been a top priority at Cambria. One of the most critical ways we deliver on that commitment is through Cambria Customer Care (CCC). This is our team of specially trained contact center professionals who are truly the frontline ambassadors of our brand. CCC manages thousands of calls per year with the white-glove concierge service expected from the leader in quartz countertops. Like much of Cambria, CCC has experienced tremendous growth and change over the years. In the early 2000s, Brian Braun, who is now a General Sales Manager, was one of only two people answering phones at Cambria. “I didn’t have any customer service background outside of sales,” says Braun. “We were a small group, truly a startup, more like receptionists than customer service because [Cambria] was so new. The calls were mostly from consumers, dealers, and people interested in fabricating Cambria. They asked, ‘How do we BY

find Cambria?’ Or ‘Where do we purchase it?’” That original team quickly grew and began to develop specific structure and expertise, along with an official title—Cambria Customer Care. Then in 2005, a nationwide promotion by renowned radio broadcaster Paul Harvey hit the radio waves and just like that, this little group was inundated with calls from people curious about Cambria. Fast-forward 20 years, and not only is CCC three times larger, it’s equipped with technology and training to aid in handling all types of calls. Today, CCC takes or makes 100,000 calls per year. Inquiries range from consumer questions about our beautiful designs, to questions from pros that need to track orders or to get help navigating The CambriaExchange. Internally, CCC supports Cambria employees with many needs. All the while, each CCC team member navigates four distinct business system platforms using three separate computer screens—their efforts seamlessly

The in-demand skill set of Cambria Customer Care representatives means many of these well-trained team members are promoted internally like April Lemmer, pictured above, who began her career in CCC and has since advanced to leverage all that she learned there.

interconnected by an overhead digital wallboard that allows the ability to monitor call volume and manage workflow. If calls are in queue and the whole team is busy, a light on the wallboard begins to blink red and a “ding,” barely audible to anyone else, is heard by these service pros who take immediate action to prioritize those calls. The team’s goal is to answer every call in under 60 seconds. Typically, CCC answers calls in under 17 seconds—there is no

automated voice response asking callers to press numbers to get answers. Each call is routed to a person. Senior Services Manager Chris Donaldson has been with Cambria for eight years and oversees CCC. He says, “In the world of contact centers, answering calls that quickly is absolutely Herculean. When I tell other contact center managers our metrics, they don’t think it’s real.” STORY CONTINUED ON PG. 4 >>

Talent Ambassadors EMPLOYEES REFER FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WORK FOR CAMBRIA. It only makes sense that satisfied employees would encourage their friends and family to apply for open positions where they work. That means when it comes to attracting new talent, current employees are some of the best company advocates. In fact, employees from across Cambria BY ANGELA JOHNSON

Alyssa Monarrez, Sales Assistant, referred two people at the Los Angeles SDC. (From left to right) Rebeca Hernandez, Showroom Coordinator; Alyssa Monarrez, Sales Assistant; Valeria Graneros, Inside Sales Lead

country—from operations to sales and business services—help those in search of opportunities find careers at Cambria. There have been some impressive levels of referrals with a handful of Cambria employees having STORY CONTINUED ON PG. 4 >>

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INSIGHTS

From the Desk of the CEO

IN THIS ISSUE of the Cambria Post

we highlight work in our critical Customer Care Department. Cambria’s Customer Care is led by an excellent team throughout this expert area of the company. They serve our Cambria enterprise so very well, and in that spirit, the greater company joins in fully

from every department by immersing themselves with these same tenets in their work— partnering in all aspects of customer service by what they do together, each and every day. It is in this enormous commitment to our customers and in providing them exceptional service that makes the Cambria difference. We commend the Customer Care teams for their inspiring leadership across the spectrum of all that is Cambria. In serving our customers, we know it’s our employees’ extraordinary commitment to them that is the difference maker. Our employees’ commitment in that regard, is a result of each individual team member and their own personal dedication to this company and to our customers. Our servicing of customers at such a high level is what sets us apart and ensures

Cambria’s lasting relationships with our valued customers. Please take a look at the Dragon Club and the recognition of our employees’ length of service featured in this issue of the Cambria Post, to further celebrate the service and dedication of so many employees in their work here at Cambria. This same dedication to the company translates to a strong commitment in serving our customers and their needs. Cambria honors these long-term employees, and we thank them each for their work at Cambria and their dedication to passionately serving our customers and our marketplace. As always, it remains about our Cambria team and all of our people working together in this common pursuit to satisfy our customers in all that we do.

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Peak Performance Cambria’s President’s Circle members exemplify a commitment to excellence. ANGELA JOHNSON Cambria’s President’s Circle program offers recognition and rewards that inspire people to do and be their very best. These Market Representatives uphold the highest ideals of Cambria through service, sales, and performance. What drives them is a passion for making their customers happy, driving demand for Cambria, and winning projects that result in beautiful residential and commercial spaces. BY

CSO Arik Tendler says, “Exceptional customer service is one of the main differentiators in the marketplace, leading to higher sales and brand loyalty, and our President’s Circle winners are a great example of that.” Congratulations to this amazing President’s Circle class of 2022! We applaud your success and the inspiration you provide to all of your Cambria country colleagues. ✦

THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE CLASS OF 2022: (Front Row) Laura Lott, Commercial Market Representative, Dallas; Hollie Bayles, Sr. Market Representative, Dallas; Brooke Allen, Sr. Market Representative, Toronto; Jenn Couch, Sr. Market Representative, Indianapolis (Back Row) Jennifer Prins, Sr. Market Representative, Orlando; Justin Kane, Market Representative, Chicago; Nina Patel, Sr. Market Representative, Cleveland; Chelsey Shelton, Market Representative, Orlando; Nicole Benjamin, Sr. Commercial Market Representative, Denver; Christina Hodge, Sr. Market Representative, Indianapolis; Emily Maduros, Sr. Market Representative, Phoenix

The Cambria Post Repost!

Appreciate a Dragon

Cambria Slab Manufacturing Facility employees gathered to celebrate their many years of working at Cambria. Each of these honorees has been with Cambria for 15 or more years.

Pictured is the crew that worked on the first soft line: Bob Braun, Alvaro Hernandez, Kent Stien, Bill Cahalan, Paul Rivers, Doug Jones, Eliseo Fernandez, Jose Martinez, Omar Chavez-Notario, Darrell Otto, Bryan Doheny, Baltazar Ruiz, Brandon Fast, Butch Brey, Jim Sullivan, Sami Ismail

CELEBRATION

Appreciate a Dragon Day in January, we encourage all Cambria employees to participate in the appreciation celebration by scanning the QR code to complete a virtual card that will recognize a fellow legendary dragon. Recipients and their manager will receive an Appreciation Alert email. So go appreciate a dragon, any day and every day! #WeAreCambria #AppreciateADragonDay

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INSIGHTS

A Look Back

Q&A with Micah Aberson, President OR CLICK *THESCAN QR CODE TO READ ABOUT THE INTEGRAL ROLE WOMEN HAVE PLAYED IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY FOR CENTURIES.

Women of Cambria in Belle Plaine, MN, with issue 5 of the Cambria Post.

“Cambria has given me the resources to achieve my goals, and the flexibility, support, and understanding a woman needs to feel confident about my ability to be successful as a new mom.” — LAURA LOTT, MARKET REPRESENTATIVE

CoNversations with our colleagues | Chris Donaldson Cambria takes customer care seriously because providing the highest caliber service in every aspect of the business is part of what defines our brand. So, with over a decade of experience in call center operations, Senior Services Manager Chris Donaldson makes it his mission to inspire this team toward excellence. BY ANGELA JOHNSON Q: What fuels success on your team? A: We’ve built a structure that allows us to divide and conquer tasks so we can remain focused on CHRIS DONALDSON our deliverables. Also, SENIOR SERVICES the implementation of MANAGER, SALES OPERATIONS various technologies over the last few years has brought visibility into what everyone is doing via real-time metrics. It makes it clear that no one person carries the weight of the workload. It’s truly a team effort. These tools provide visibility to each team member’s contributions while also building a healthy level of intra-team competition. We don’t sit idle at any point during the day and that requires a team-approach mentality to everything we do. We support each other. Q: What’s your approach to building such a strong team? A: I’m very up front about expectations. You could say that I try to scare people away from the job in order to weed out those who may not be successful. We are a small team that supports a lot of different efforts. And for

those who fit into our world, it’s a wonderful place to be. I love what I do. Driving this team and building it to where it is today has truly been a delight. The level that CCC performs at today is exceptional and it is because each person on this team cares and works so hard to support each other and everyone that leverages our services. Q: What is something about your team that makes you proud? A: We don’t have any of what I call the “big three” issues that ultimately break down and destroy teams. Those three things are absenteeism, laziness, and jerks—we don’t have any of it. Each team member has a level of respect and trust for one another that sets a strong working foundation. On top of this, we’ve built friendships where we don’t want to let one another down. Each of these components (respect, trust, friendship) simply don’t allow any of the “big three” to creep in. I am so proud that this team would rather be in the office together. We have too much fun together and none of us want to miss out on what happens next. ✦ MEET CAMBRIA’S CUSTOMER CARE TEAM ON PG. 6 >>

We asked Micah Aberson about what fuels his vision for the future and how he embraces a midwestern winter. BY ANGELA JOHNSON

Q: Describe a life experience that prepared you for your role at Cambria. A: During my time at Sanford Health, I served as the executive sponsor MICAH ABERSON of PGA Tour Champions PRESIDENT golf tournament. It was my responsibility to identify our sponsors, and I turned to Cambria who stepped up in a big way. Through our partnership during the tournament, I grew to know the people of Cambria, the organization’s character, and its commitment to excellence. This experience fueled my desire to join the Cambria team and prepared me well to hit the ground running. Q: What three people influence your leadership style? A: I have an admittedly unexpected trifecta of leaders who have influenced my leadership in recent years: • Brené Brown teaches the value of being transparent and personal growth through vulnerability. • David Goggins demonstrates that we are capable of so much more than we think we are. • Princess Anna from Frozen. I was watching the movie with my two young daughters, and there is a scene where she realizes she needs to overcome her challenges and continue forward, so she resolves to take just one step in the right direction. It’s become my mantra— do the next right thing. Q: New Year’s resolution? A: I choose a word of the year. In 2023 it was discipline. I believe what you are disciplined about, is what you become. For 2024, my word is intentionality. It’s my goal to be intentional about where I focus my time, energy, and mental capacity. Q: Favorite midwest winter activity? A: Sitting by a fire and watching college basketball. I like to run outside all winter—as long as the temperatures are above zero. I also enjoy skiing with my kids. Q: Any book recommendations? A: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and Be Where Your Feet Are by Scott O’Neil. Q: Hotdish or Jell-O salad? A: 100% hotdish! My wife makes a really good tater-tot hotdish. Q: What’s the most adventurous thing on your bucket list? A: I’d like to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro someday. ✦

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Answering the Call Cambria’s level of service after installation is unmatched and it’s a big part of what sets the company apart. A while ago, Ohio Senior Residential A&D Representative Marni Cercone began incorporating a call to CCC into her product presentation. “I like to demo this for my kitchen and bath dealers, interior designers, and architects,” says Cercone who dials 1-866-CAMBRIA on speakerphone while with a customer. “It’s a fun countdown that really engages my customers. They get to see that there’s no hold time and no automated response. And the CCC reps are always polite, happy to talk to people, and happy to help. That interaction puts a smile on my customers’ faces. They appreciate having the confidence of knowing that if they cannot reach me with a question, there is a group of people who are available to answer their call.” Although CCC answers calls quickly, they never rush to get anyone off the phone. “You’ll never hear our team say, ‘oooh, that’s not me, let me transfer you,’” says Donaldson. They will professionally, patiently, and politely handle any call that comes in. That said, Donaldson also notes that only around six percent of incoming calls are from “heated” people. He says, “We do at times get escalated calls from homeowners and business partners, but we truly are a contact and support center. That’s most of what we do.” Kendra Carbert is CCC’s team lead for training. She says getting a call from a distraught customer is often defused by the team’s reassurance that Cambria will make

every effort to address their issue. She says it’s notable and satisfying to sense someone’s agitation melt into relief when they call. “Calling CCC reminds them how happy they are with their purchase of Cambria,” says Carbert. How do Cambria’s Customer Care representatives become subject matter experts on so many topics? Through three months of training and a request for a two-year minimum commitment to the team— the first year to learn the ropes and the second year to provide the team with some return on that training investment. “I have to have veteran players in the role to support our fabulous customer service,” says Donaldson, who looks for detailoriented, coachable people able to thrive in a high-pressure environment. “It’s not for everybody,” he says. But for those who make the cut, there are real advancement opportunities, noting that half of his hires over the past eight years have been promoted within Cambria. Proof of the in-demand skill set of CCC reps is someone like April Lemmer, who’s also worked in Quality Assurance for Cambria and is now a Digital Asset Manager in the Marketing department. She began her career in CCC seven years ago. “It was rewarding,” Lemmer says about taking customer calls, “because I could use my empathy skills to listen and provide assurance to callers that there would be resolution to their concerns. I still view everyone I interact with as a customer. I want to make life easier for people and I take a lot of pride in what I do.”✦

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Talent Ambassadors

Jennifer Rico, a Soft Line Operator, was referred for a role at Cambria’s Slab Manufacturing Facility in Le Sueur, MN, by Soft Line Lead Gavin Green.

made nearly half a dozen successful referrals each. As a benefit, they are incentivized to do so by Cambria’s Employee Referral Program (ERP) that launched in 2019. The ERP is a great way to tap into a top source of talent—our employees—and to build diversity, identify candidates for hard-to-fill positions, decrease the cost to hire, and decrease turnover. In the summer of 2022, Reilly Schulz, a Creighton University

BY THE NUMBERS HOURS CCC PHONES ARE STAFFED:

MONTHS

7am–7pm CST Mon

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Wed

Thu

LENGTH OF JOB TRAINING

Fri

BUSIEST DAY

OF THE WEEK FOR CALLS BUSIEST TIME OF DAY FOR CALLS:

NUMBER OF CALLS PER YEAR:

60,000 (INCOMING)

40,000 (OUTGOING)

10–11AM TIMING FOR ANSWERING CALLS: GOAL TIME:

AVERAGE TIME:

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<60 PERCENTAGE OF CCC REPS WHO ARE PROMOTED WITHIN CAMBRIA:

OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS:

50%

student and participant in Cambria’s internship program, presented a capstone project with research that demonstrated how referred candidates are higher quality hires who perform better on the job. Referrals also make the hiring process more efficient and increase employee retention. In fact, a Gallup study (May 3, 2022) found that having close work friendships can boost employee satisfaction by 50 percent, and those employees are seven times more likely to fully engage in their work. Referred employees make life on the job more fun because people get to work with those they already know and enjoy. Formulation Utility Operator Javier Lopez has referred five employees, all friends of his, for positions at the Slab Manufacturing

IN THE PAST 2 YEARS:

70%

Facility where he says he likes working because the communication within his department is great. “We all work as a team and help each other out wherever possible,” says Lopez who is also a participant in Cambria’s English language program—which is yet another opportunity for friends who come to work for Cambria. Cambria understands the merits of its ERP and in 2022 updated the monetary award to employees for referrals to $2,000 (gross) for salaried positions and $1,000 (gross) for hourly positions. So not only is the ERP a great way to build strong teams, it is also a good way for employees to earn extra money. For important information about the Employee Referral Program eligibility and process, ask your manager or visit The Source. ✦

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COMMUNITY

Cambria’s Commitment to Education EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION. BY GEORGIA INGWELL Last July, Cambria hosted a day to celebrate edu-

cation around our three distinct education programs. We honored our summer interns, our Accelerated Scholarship recipients, and our English program graduates. These separate events took place on the same day at our Slab Manufacturing Facility in Le Sueur, MN. All of these program participants have shown an academic dedication that propels them forward in their individual careers and inspires their surrounding communities. We kicked off the day with a breakfast celebrating National Intern Day. Twenty-two interns gathered with leadership to network. The Cambria Internship Program is a true extension of one’s college education, guiding interns to become polished, professional candidates ready to begin their careers. For those who do well, it’s also a great opportunity to secure an entry level role at Cambria. Breakfast was followed by a luncheon to recognize our Accelerated Scholarship recipients. Every year, Cambria carefully selects top academic high school seniors to receive a full-ride scholarship to the college of their choosing. We believe in rewarding hard work and investing in the future of our children. The scholarship students and their families also enjoyed a tour of our facilities. The day ended with a graduation ceremony to honor our English program graduates. Designed for our diverse employee population who speak English as an additional language, this on-the-job opportunity supports and enhances their English learning. Our Day of Education highlighted the importance of breaking down barriers to learning through the use of resources and partnerships with schools, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations to empower, uplift, and inspire all. ✦

STATS

268 INTERNS

NEARLY 100

have gone through Cambria’s internship program.

Accelerated Scholarship recipients since 2006

From 2013–2023,

(Top) The graduation ceremony commences with speeches from multiple Cambria leaders. (Above, left) Cambria interns playing “bags” before eating breakfast. (Above, right) The 2023 Internship Program Team—Morgan Soupir, Christina McCormick, Krystel Reierson, and Jordan Riemer—celebrating Education Day in Le Sueur, MN. (Below) Captures a candid moment of the intern class of 2023.

English program graduates since 2016

PHOTOS BY JUSTIN COX PHOTOGRAPHY

A DAY OF EDUCATION

INTERN BREAKFAST: (From left to right) Jonathan Tattersall, Ryan Hilger, Alec Stolz, Zong Thao, Jacob Roussopoulos, Carson DeKam, Jeremy Olea-Herrera, Abigail Tesch, Bennett Sommers, Maddie Turner, Gabriel Trebelhorn, Max Grabowski, Alexis Johnson, Taylor Lambright, Taylor Kaye, Emma Hawkinson, Jarrett Michie, Jackson Graham, Sandler Tollefson, Grant Gunderson, Casey Chadwick, Jack Leonard

SCHOLARSHIP LUNCH: (From left to right) Maija Tollefson, Luke Borowy, Eva Kracht, Tanner Yaeger, Valerie Bresnahan, Yana Burgess Wenel, Jack Leonard, Marty Davis, Tara Harbo, Nicholas Seitzer, Anja Dulin, Bennett Olson

ENGLISH PROGRAM GRADUATION: (From left to right) Karen Escoriaza Roman, Jaime Guerrero, Maria Mexica Sandre, Mario Martinez, Maria Ofelia OrtizAnguiano, Arisleyda Encarnacion, Evelin Jimenez De Los Santos, Gloria Arizola (Not pictured) Alexander Flamenco Hernandez, Gorge Renteria, Juan Cerritos Perez, YaKy Medina Borjas, Gabriel Arreola, Naiomy Fontanez Fontanez

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SPOTLIGHT

TEAM SPOTLIGHT

In This Together THE POWER OF CONNECTION IS STRONG AMONG THE MANY PROFESSIONALS WHO STRIVE DAILY TO DO THEIR BEST FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, FOR EACH OTHER, AND FOR THE COMPANY. An energetic thrum of simultaneous conversations and constant activity is in the air on the second floor of the Eden Prairie campus. That’s where Cambria’s Customer Care team fields phone calls from across the country, from across the company, and from people along every touchpoint of Cambria’s sales and service process. The team is trained and frequently BY ANGELA JOHNSON

coached on best practices for opening and closing every call, active listening, using a caller’s first name whenever possible, and understanding the reason behind every call in order to provide the highest caliber of customer service. Maybe you’ve called CCC with a question and wondered, “who are these people?” So, allow us to introduce you to your CCC team.

THE GOLDEN PHONE TROPHY values bold declarations of measurable success, like the three-foot trophy dubbed the “golden phone award” that Senior Services Manager Chris Donaldson gives out each month. The criteria for earning the golden phone can change but the “rules” associated with winning do not—winners must display the trophy prominently on their desk so anyone who walks through CCC’s open space can see it and each winner must add some accoutrement to the trophy. The creative additions can be glued, stapled, or hung on it. The point is for the award to “grow,” to gain motion, to jingle and draw attention when carried to meetings, to enlarge in character and become increasingly (and hilariously) special to the team. But make no mistake, the golden phone is no joke. It’s also not a participation trophy. It must be earned. And if months go by and someone hasn’t taken a turn with the golden phone on their desk, they will need to step up their game to compete with this amazing Customer Care team. ✦ CAMBRIA’S CCC TEAM

I love my team and working with different personalities and just helping to develop them to be the best they can be. I’m their number one advocate and I stand by that. I make sure they’re getting the resources they need to be the best and I want them to move forward with Cambria if they want to.” — SARAH HUGHES

CHRIS DONALDSON

SARAH HUGHES

KENDRA CARBERT

CASS BUCHER

COLE CHRISTENSON

SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER TIME AT CAMBRIA: 8 years

SUPERVISOR TIME AT CAMBRIA: 5 years

TEAM LEAD TRAINING TIME AT CAMBRIA: 2 years, 3 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 10 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 1 year, 1 month

“ Most energetic”

“Most infectious laugh”

“Most likely to survive the Hunger Games”

“Queen of memes”

“Most likely to be on the next Hockey Hair Hall of Fame video”

QUINN JOHNSON

KENT HEITKAMP

EMILY PORTER

ZACH SCHULER

ANDREW BOTHUN

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 6 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 3 years, 2 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 2 years, 2 months

TEAM LEAD OPERATIONS TIME AT CAMBRIA: 1 year, 8 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 11 months

“Most likely to know all the song lyrics”

“Most likely to be retired in 2023”

“Best facial expressions”

“Most likely to be president”

“Biggest animal lover”

DAMON RADEMACHER

CARLOS PERALTA

DERIC SCHOENER

BRADY BENNETT

MATT SCHULTZ

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 1 year, 5 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 1 year, 3 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 4 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 1 year, 7 months

CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE TIME AT CAMBRIA: 1 year, 3 months

“Best dressed”

“Class clown”

“Most likely to start and star in a Cambria musical group”

“Life of the party”

“Best cook”

PHOTOS BY KAYLYNN FULLER

MEET YOUR CUSTOMER CARE TEAM

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SPOTLIGHT

#WeAreCambria

INSPIRED PEOPLE INSPIRE PEOPLE

Inverness Bristol Bay™ showcases Cambria’s beautiful innovation.

INNOVATION

From Concept to Creation TEAMWORK BRINGS CAMBRIA’S NEW DESIGNS TO LIFE. ANGELA JOHNSON Cambria launched 15 new designs over the past year! Each new design launch (NDL) starts with a spark in the innovative minds of a few and is brought to life by hundreds of people with orchestrated coordination throughout the organization. It takes the entire enterprise to bring these beautiful designs to market. It all begins with a discovery phase. What can Cambria offer that no one else can? What are our customers going to love? Once new designs are ready for the marketplace, the scope of an NDL project expands to our Creative team to develop a theme that tells our story through imagery and videos, along with print and digital marketing materials— all to bring the innovation and beauty of our designs to the world. Regular cross-functional team meetings include representatives from every department so that topic experts can weigh in on every potential need. If the Slab Manufacturing Facility or FabShop needs a new standard operating procedure (SOP) or the Sales team needs new literature—all hands are on deck to ensure the creation of BY

everything necessary for a successful new design launch. This also includes ensuring that new samples are cut and delivered and new marketing display slabs arrive at our galleries and SDC showrooms in advance of launch

additional designs, answer the questions of “What can Cambria offer that no one else can? And, what are our customers going to love?” The answers are: Jan 2023 NDL: • Berkshire Brass™ • Berkshire Brass Satin Ridge™ • Berkshire Brass Sculpted™ • Berkshire Steel Sculpted™ • Everleigh™ • Abbey™ May 2023 NDL: • Harlow™ • Hailey™ • Brittanicca Gold Cool™

Myranda Zeglin, Samples Operations, Belle Plaine, prepares Inverness Bristol Bay™ samples for a new design launch.

so customers can immediately see these beautiful new designs in person via a Cambria event. The results of these collaborative efforts speak for themselves. The 15 new designs launched in 2023, along with product implementations that reactivated eight

September 2023 NDL: • Windsor Brass Satin Ridge™ • Windsor Brass™ • Windsor Steel Satin Ridge™ • Inverness Everleigh™ • Inverness Swansea™ • Inverness Bristol Bay™ Additional Product Implementations: • April: Mersey™, Lakedale™ & Travella™ • May: Golden Dragon™ • July: Templeton™ • August: Dunmore™, Fieldstone™ & Queen Anne™

“Marketing’s objective is to drive demand for Cambria. Collaborating with our Sales team helps us understand what they need, what’s working, and where we have opportunity to develop something new.” — JUSTINE RYBA, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MARKETING

Thank you for tuning in to @CambriaCares on Instagram and Facebook over the past year as we’ve defined what #WeAreCambria means: That we are innovative, trusted, passionate, and refined. Continue to follow along as we feature Cambria-related content every week.

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ANNIVERSARIES

Dragon Club 2023 CAMBRIA VALUES THE hard work of its dedicated employees whose initiative

Dragon Club members exemplify a valued commitment to the long-term

and desire for shared success lead to career longevity. So it is in a spirit of

success of the company and it is with exceptional gratitude that we rec-

celebration that Cambria introduced the Dragon Club to honor anyone with

ognize these 2023 Dragon Club members. Please join us in congratulating

significant career anniversary milestones of at least five years on the job.

some of the finest countertop makers in the world!

YEARS

WAYNE WELDON

MARVIN BARTLETT

TRUCK OPERATOR, LE SUEUR, MN

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING, LE SUEUR, MN

YEARS

RICK RAME

PAUL ROLLAND

KRISTIN SKELLEY

INVENTORY SUPERVISOR, LE SUEUR, MN

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AUTOMATION, LE SUEUR, MN

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, BELLE PLAINE, MN

ARTURO ALVAREZ

DALE AUSLOOS

BLAKE BELUE

MARGIE BORGARDT

ASHLEY CARLSON

PREMIX LEAD, LE SUEUR, MN

WAREHOUSE OPERATOR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

SR. MARKET REPRESENTATIVE, DULUTH, GA

RECEPTIONIST, BELLE PLAINE, MN

NESTING OPERATOR, BELLE PLAINE, MN

OMAR CHAVEZ-NOTARIO

ELISEO FERNANDEZ

NICK JONES

JEANETTE KARELS

DAVE LEHMAN

UTILITY OPERATOR, LE SUEUR, MN

INVENTORY CONTROL, LE SUEUR, MN

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, BELLE PLAINE, MN

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER, BELLE PLAINE, MN

BECKY LIEBHARD

STEVEN SPANGENBERG

CRAIG TOLZMAN*

MACKENZIE WELDON

DARIN WILLETTE

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE, BELLE PLAINE, MN

DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL FINANCE, LE SUEUR, MN

PROJECT MANAGER, BELLE PLAINE, MN

SENIOR DIRECTOR, CORPORATE WORKPLACE, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER, LE SUEUR, MN

BRUCE GEBHART VICE PRESIDENT, LEXUS PARTNERSHIPS, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

20 YEARS

*RETIRED 2023

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ANNIVERSARIES

Jorge Garcia Cruz

Richard Ollig

Aaron Green

Aaron Peterson

Jaime Guerrero

Tamara Petri

Gaston Guzman

Marlena Petroski

Joseph Hank

Amy Raymond

Liza Hanson

Bradley Reese

Allison Heilman

Casey Robinson

Cyndi Christenson

Raul Aguilar Hernandez

Brian Heilman

Rosa Ruiz Chavez

Jessica Cornelius

Tina Ankrom

Tate Heritage

Patricia Ruiz Mendez

Leroy DeLair

Beth Barnard

Brittany Herrera

George Sayer

Duvilio Grava

Richard Beach

Michael Hiegel

Joni Schauer

Jacob Harris

Kimberley Benavidez

Chris Holzer

Ken Schug

Robert Janni

Stephanie Braun

Penny Jennings

Brandon Tacchio

Robert Kovacs

Andy Burke

Steve Knudsen

Luis Torres Torres

Jeff Kulzer

David Candanoza

Guido Marcaccini

Anthony Turner

Anthony Marstiller

Selvin De Leon Lopez

Karla Mayer

Jose Martinez

Michelle Dhaene

Nick Melsha

Rick Meger

Rebecca D’Heilly

Manuel Moreno Perez

Brian Rohlfing

Casey Dingels

Shahab Nabavi

Stacy Schaefer

Natalie Dove

Alexander Natwick

James Wendroth

Michal Fleshman

Becky Nazario

Andrea Fontaine

James Norton

Paul Hentges

Jose Salazar Tudon

Faus Hernandez

Trevor Sarff

Juaquin Hernandez

Dave Serenita

Stacie Hernandez

Staci Sinay

Nathan Hewitt Sarah Hughes Tessa Jones Elizabeth Agueros

Justin Kane

Jaime Aitkens

Paula Kelly

Mike Baker

Andrew Kissinger

Kyla Baggenstoss

Johann Knoblauch

Kevin Best

Jake Krotowski

Ryan Blanchard

Andrew Langer

Nicholas Boudreau

Jake Larson

Charlie Brown

Courtney Latzke

Chris Carlson

Jeremy Leak

Rosy Castro

Ray Leeper

Anselmo Centeno Arano

Christine Lewis

Marni Cercone

Emily Maduros

Santos Chavarria

Brian McCurdy

Adam Costaras

Hamit Mehmet

Jenn Couch

Ashley Meyer

Eric Curry

Clark Minks

Gabriel De la O

Keren Moreno

Terra Doyen

Jorge Morente Portuguez

Todd Eichmann

Donnie Morris

Amanda Ellingson

Wes Orde

Kevin Enge

Brady Olson

Angel Fagundo

Dhrumil Patel

Juan Farias Martinez

Nina Patel

Mike Fleming

Marvin Parks

Carl Flynn

Kristi Pell

David Garcia

Issac Prince

Ernesto Garcia

Chris Probst

Christin George

Tyler Quinn

Cindy Hansen

Elvia Rodriguez-Cossio

Tyler Hayes

Duane Rollins

Dragon Club members contribute to Cambria’s excellence with a focus on craftsmanship, performance, and service with the experience to guide future generations.

Ryan Sjulstad Brian Smith Stacia Snow Mitch Storlien Destiny Theilmann-Westvik Alex Todd Jaime Ureste Laura Urista Logan Utzka Anthony Vetter Dereck Vetterkind Marivel Villarreal Ian Walkowski Francisco Weeks Mark Willems Gail Williams Ronee Wyatt Boston Yeager

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CAMBRIA PARTNERSHIPS

From Police Sergeant to Cambria Premier Partner ACM DESIGNS FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER ANDRIA COWAN MOLYNEAUX’S JOURNEY OF TENACITY. BY KATHY JALIVAY “The most important thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” —Amelia Earhart

uch like the spirit of Amelia Earhart, the journey of ACM Designs founder Andria Cowan Molyneaux from police sergeant to award-winning interior designer is a testament to the power of determination and action. With over two decades of service in the Toronto Police Service, Molyneaux’s transition from law enforcement to interior design might seem like an unconventional leap. However, Molyneaux’s decision to venture into the world of interior design was driven by her passion and a bold resolve to make a mark. After dedicating years to chasing criminals and maintaining public safety, Molyneaux turned her focus toward creating enchanting spaces for homeowners, businesses, and aspiring designers. She was determined and knew going back to school to study design could provide her a lifelong career

in something she enjoyed. Like Earhart’s assertion that “the rest is merely tenacity,” Molyneaux forged ahead undeterred. Molyneaux was first introduced to Cambria by a Cambria Market Representative at a local association meeting. Shortly after, she visited the Cambria Slab Manufacturing Facility on an experience trip. Molyneaux’s ACM Designs found its footing in an alignment of values and vision with Cambria, and now as a Cambria Premier Partner in the Toronto region of Canada. It’s a partnership that has proven to be a recipe for success. Colette Vella, District Manager for the Ontario/Toronto region of Cambria, speaks of ACM Designs and Molyneaux as “incredible partners” who share a dedication to quality and service. The sentiment is mutual, as Molyneaux recognizes Cambria’s commitment to whiteglove service and aligning values, making it a natural choice for ACM Designs. Reflecting on her transition from policing to design, Molyneaux recognizes the transferable skills that have proven invaluable. The ability to lead teams, manage projects, foster cooperation, and navigate the complexities of sales were all honed

(Above) Tara Peterson from Cambria, Angela Swart from Quartz Co, Colette Vella from Cambria, Andria Cowan Molyneaux. (Left) ACM Designs: Cedric Butz, Saqib Abdullah, Liz Jones, Sophie Creelman, Olivia Pease, Mary Dancey, Angela Swart from Quartz Co, Colette Vella from Cambria

during her years in law enforcement. This has equipped her with a diverse skill set, invaluable in running her interior design firm. Molyneaux emphasizes her commitment to client satisfaction and a seamless experience in creating beautiful spaces. The commitment extends to her team, comprising 14 members who also embody the collaborative spirit. Recently Molyneaux invested in sending six members of her team to Minnesota to experience why Cambria is her chosen quartz surface. “It is an extension of her investment in us but also allows us to talk about Cambria with much more confidence,” says Sophie Creelman, Marketing Coordinator for ACM Designs. “Andria and the ACM Designs team offer the very best, and they are aligned exactly with what we hope to have in our Premier Partners: a dedication to quality, service, and performance,” says Vella. Despite her accomplishments, Molyneaux remains grounded in her

dedication to the community. From volunteering efforts to supporting local causes, she emphasizes the importance of giving back and inspiring positive change. Putting her words into action, ACM Designs has been the catalyst behind the Big Lobby Makeover and the Restaurant Makeover contests where local businesses win a chance for a redesign of their treasured real estate assets. A recent winner, Mill Pond Restaurant, includes Cambria in its updated space. The ACM Designs team was involved in redesigning and renovating this valued local Haliburton restaurant, a transformation that was valued at over $100,000 in Canadian funding. Amelia Earhart once said, “You can do anything you decide to do.” Andria Cowan Molyneaux’s story stands as a living testament to the truth of those words, showing that with tenacity, dedication, and a willingness to act, one can transform their life and create a legacy that defies expectations, and she proudly brings Cambria with her. ✦

Explore Cottage Country Referred to as cottage country, Haliburton is home to over 600 LAKES.

A little slice of paradise, the HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS is 2.5 hours from Toronto and 3.5 hours from Ottawa.

Population of 20,571

Better known as Haliburton Highlands, with elevations between 1,066 and 1,450 feet above sea level, it’s one of the higher points on the CANADIAN SHIELD— an exposed portion of the continental crust underlying much of North America.

In addition to many local art galleries, Haliburton’s Art in the Park Festival and the Studio Tour are popular places to meet RESIDENT ARTISTS.

The county and village are named after THOMAS CHANDLER HALIBURTON, an author and statesman who encouraged settlers to come to North America in the early 19th century.

HALIBURTON COUNTY in Ontario, Canada, is located within Algonquin Park and is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery and resident artists and artisans.

DOGSLED TOURS run over 2,200 acres of wilderness in the Haliburton Highlands.

Haliburton Highlands has over 23 miles of SNOWSHOE TRAILS and 10 different trailheads.

TOP AREA ATTRACTIONS include the Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, and the historic Hawk Lake Log Chute.

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PHOTOS BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) YOUNG GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY, STEVE HENKE, AND AZUSA NAKAZAWA

Celebrating a Milestone with Cambria Style Cambria Style was once just an idea, but millions of copies and captivated readers later, Cambria Style’s 25th issue launched in 2023!

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Explore past issues of Cambria Style here: CambriaUSA.com/Style

1 / For folks in Ontario, Canada, “going to the cabin” is a cherished tradition. This vacation home, situated on Lake Ontario less than 100 miles from Toronto, was designed by luxury home builders, Gatta Homes. It combines a crisp, contemporary aesthetic with roomwarming touches and Cambria’s Ella™.

2 / Popular shades of gold and bronze complement most cabinet finishes and pair perfectly with today’s showstopping luxury surfaces like Cambria’s Everleigh™ design with its combination of cool gray honey tones.

3 / We created terrific mocktails with highquality ingredients, served in a stylish glasses, and embellished with winsome garnish. Cambria design pictured: Inverness Frost Matte™

CUSTOM CAMBRIA From celebratory trophies to celebration spaces, Cambria quartz surfaces have been custom fabricated for dozens of amazing projects. Beyond the eye-catching beauty of these distinctive projects, the technology, equipment, and expertise involved in bringing them to life are part of what make them so special. These creations are also incredibly memorable for the skilled craftspeople who make them. They must carefully consider every detail of each unique concept and we applaud their accomplishments!

CUSTOM INLAYS

Cambria has created hundreds of custom logos and family crest inlays. These projects require a good waterjet operator to precisely cut pieces that are then assembled like a puzzle using two or more designs cut to complete the picture. Who made it happen: Progressive Countertops, Craig Nelson

CLUB CAMBRIA®

Huntington Bank Stadium’s most recognized event space features custom Cambria quartz surfaces. Who made it happen: MN FabShop, Cambria SurfacesPlymouth, Corey Bass, Gary Gilberto

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Use your employee discount available on The Source to receive 50% off all Cambriabranded items.

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GIFT GUIDE

Cheers to the New Year CELEBRATE WITH THESE BAR CART ESSENTIALS. 1 Trendsetter Stemless Wine Glass: Stemless wine glasses are now the hippest way to serve up wine. Designed with function in mind, the Trendsetter is a good match for a variety of fine wines. ($32.00) 2 The Wine and Cheese Board Deck by Meg Quinn: This deck features a variety of cheeses and accoutrements and wines that go with them—from bold reds and dry whites to easy-drinking rosés and sparkling moscatos. Just pull a card from the deck, gather a few ingredients, follow the assembly, and enjoy! ($22.00) 3 The Cheese Board Deck by Meg Quinn: Hosting just became easier! Pick a card, collect and prep the ingredients following

the list and tips on the back of the card, then reference the beautiful photograph on the front to arrange an abundant board. ($22.00) 4 Cambria 10 oz. Harmony On the Rocks (Set of 2): Add an extra touch of class to your next cocktail party with these handsome rocks glasses. ($60.00) 5 Coasters - White Cliff™ and Everleigh Matte™ (Set of 4): The set of four Cambria coasters protects underlying surfaces and provides a stain-resistant foundation for a glass of lemonade or a nightcap, and can be safely popped in the fridge to chill. ($40.00) 6 Cambria 17 oz. Red Wine Glass (Set of 2): Pour your favorite red

and feel how solid and comfortable this shapely glass feels in your hand. ($46.00)

your favorite Cambria cheeseboard. A lovely gift for anyone who enjoys hosting. ($50.00)

7 Cheeseboard - Torquay™: The generously sized Cambria cheeseboard fits everything from artisanal meats and cheeses to appetizers and snacks. ($60.00)

10 Lazy Susan - 18" Ella™: The practical server in beautiful quartz is sized generously to take assortments of desserts, snacks, dips, and sauces for a spin. ($225.00)

8 Horn and Stainless Cheese Set: This set comes with three cheese cutting options: flat head to slice, pointed tip to help open those rinds and spread the goodness, and a cheese fork to grab whichever cheese your heart desires! ($39.00)

1 1 Around the Board by Emily Delaney: With a chapter for winter, spring, summer, and fall, you’ll learn to make nearly 50 creative, delicious boards that capitalize on the flavors and festivities of the season. ($24.99)

9 Black and Gold Cheese Set: Enjoy a delicious cheese board with our black and gold cheese set. A perfect complement to

12 Medium Board - Queen Anne™: From the bedroom to the bathroom and beyond, the Cambria Medium Board lets you host in style and fits

seamlessly throughout the home. ($150.00) 13 Lakehouse Candle: This candle will add an ambiance to any home, the wooden wicks crackle for a nestled-by-the-fire feel. ($38.00) See Shop.CambriaUSA.com for available designs.

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CAMBRIA STYLE COOKS Find more recipes at CambriaUSA.com /Style

PARTY PLANS MADE EASY DELIGHTFUL BITES THAT WILL GET ANY CELEBRATION GOING. Sriracha Pork Belly Skewers with Cucumber Salad Serves 4 INGREDIENTS FOR PORK

• ½ cup sriracha hot chili sauce plus extra for serving

(Top) Spicy Sriracha Pork Belly Skewers served alongside a cool Cucumber Salad to balance its heat. Cambria design shown: Queen Anne™ (Below) A simple yet sophisticated appetizer. Cambria design shown: Clairidge™ (Bottom) All your favorite toppings and flavors in one bite. Cambria design shown: Ellesmere™

Fig & Goat Cheese Pancetta Crisps Adapted from Bon Appétit

• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Makes 12 crisps

cut into 1-inch pieces

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. pork belly, rind removed, • Sea salt

• 12 thin slices of pancetta • 12 generous tsp. soft fresh goat cheese • 1 jar of fig jam or spread • 12 small baby arugula leaves • 6 small fresh figs, sliced • Fresh thyme leaves

• Lime wedges for serving INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD

• 4 Lebanese cucumbers

(or 1 English cucumber), peeled, seeded, finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp. white vinegar • 1 Tbsp. grated palm sugar

DIRECTIONS

(or brown sugar)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and place pancetta in a single layer on the paper. Bake until crisp and nicely browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer pancetta crisps to paper towels and let cool for 15 minutes. Arrange crisps on a serving platter and top each with 1 tsp. goat cheese, a small dollop of fig spread, 1 arugula leaf, and fig slices. Sprinkle with thyme and serve.

• 1 tsp. grated ginger • Cracked black pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat grill to high. In a small bowl, mix sriracha and oil. Set aside. Thread 6 pork cubes onto each skewer. Cook skewers for 8 minutes, turning regularly. Brush pork with sriracha mixture and cook, turning and brushing twice more, for 4 minutes or until charred and cooked through. Make cucumber salad. In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, ginger, and pepper. Whisk until sugar dissolves. Add cucumber and toss well. Top skewers with salad and salt. Serve with lime wedges and extra sriracha.

’S TIP: PAIR LIKE *PROEDIATTOR YOU R NEX T PAR TY.

SERVE A SPA RKL ING WIN E OR A REF RES HIN G GLA SS OF ROS É WIT H THE SE HOR S D’O EUV RES .

Pizza Del Arte Makes two 10-inch pizzas INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPINGS

• Pre-made pizza crusts • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 5 whole Fresno chili peppers, cut PHOTOS BY STEVE HENKE

in half, seeds and stems removed

• Salt and fresh ground pepper • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus a drizzle for brushing pizza crusts)

• 2–3 oz. crimini mushrooms, chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped • 10 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped

• 1 bunch of rapini, stems removed, blanched, and cooled

• ½ cup shredded Fontina cheese • 6 slices of prosciutto, thinly sliced • ¼ cup grated Grana Padano cheese

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Coat chili peppers with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. On a grill or grill pan, char the skin side of each chili and set aside. On a small sheet tray, toss olive oil with mushrooms,

garlic, and thyme. Roast for 20 minutes and set aside. Place the pizza stone on the center oven or grill rack and increase temperature to 500ºF. Brush the centers of the pizza crusts with olive oil and sprinkle with Fontina cheese. Arrange the mushrooms, chili peppers, and rapini on the pizza. Transfer to the pizza stone and bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Arrange 3 slices of prosciutto on each pizza. Grill or bake for 5 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and baked through. Remove from heat, sprinkle Grana Padano on top, cut into slices and enjoy.

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EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCEMENTS

BRING US YOUR NEWS!

Blair Louise Gohman n made her grand entrance into the world in August 2023. She is surround ed by nothing but love from her parents Megan Gohman n, Marketin g, Eden Prairie and her husband Greg.

Congratulations to Sr. Compliance Manag er Pat Olson for receivi ng the Depar tment of Defens e ESGR’s Patriot Award . This award recogn izes employers and supervisors who, through their practices and policie s, have demonstrated exceptional suppor t for their employees who are serving in the National Guard or Reserves. We congratulate you and thank you, Pat, for going above and beyond .

(Pictured from left to right) Charlie Brandenb urg, Operatio ns Managem ent, Belle Plaine; Pat Olson, Risk Managem ent, Belle Plaine; and Mathew Meyers, of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

The Finance Team in Eden Prairie enjoys a sunset cruise on the Linda Lee on Lake Minneton ka this past summer. (Pictured ) Chelsea Chadwic k, Chasity Jones, Lisa Miller, Lisa Thompso n-Heroux , Katherin e Feltman, Renate Fuhrman n, Craig Petersen , Sara Lissick, Krista Scoggin, Tyler Zupfer, Alex Todd, Andrew Schuelle r, Kim Knickerb ocker, Jennifer Kern, Joni Schauer

Arlo Wayne Anderson , grandson of Angie Wilson, Office & Administ ration, Le Sueur, in his new lumberja ck outfit!

WE’D LOVE TO SHARE YOUR NEWS. SCAN THE QR CODE TO SUBMIT. Kan sas Cit y Wa reh ous e Op era tor Jos h Hig h ach iev ed the ran k of Eag le Sco ut in his you th, alo ng wit h his two bro the rs, pic tur ed her e wit h the ir ado rab le bab y sist er. All thr ee bro the rs als o ser ved in uni for m for the US Arm ed Ser vic es aft er gra dua ting fro m hig h sch ool .

Kadan and Ryder, sons of Dave Lehman, Operatio ns, Belle Plaine, showcase their cars at the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby. Both sons are active scouts in pack and troop 58.

Harlow, daughte r of Simone Fertsch, Sales, Boston SDC, poses with her favorite Cambria design, Harlow™ .

Cambria Squared This brain teaser is all about seeing shapes inside other shapes inside other shapes. Your goal is to count how many squares, total, you can see in the image. If you didn’t count 40, go back and try again. Bonus: How many of the 24 Cambria designs do you know?

Angela Johnson, Marketing, Eden Prairie, celebrating her son Corbin with her family following his graduation at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

There is a new addition to the Scheffler family! Andrew Scheffler, Operatio ns Managem ent, Le Sueur, and his family welcome d baby Howie Lawranc e in August 2023.

Kara Dose, Risk Managem ent, Belle Plaine, with her son and nephew, are catching up on the latest Cambria news with issue 5 of the Cambria Post!

LARGE SQUARES, ROW 1: PRAA SANDS™, KENDAL™, SEAGROVE™, WINDSOR BRASS™; ROW 2: KELVINGROVE™, CLOVELLY™, ROSE BAY™, MACKWORTH™; ROW 3: MERSEY™, BERWYN™, BRITTANICCA GOLD COOL™, HUNTLEY™; ROW 4: HARROGATE™, SALT LAKE™, GOLDEN DRAGON™, BERKSHIRE BRASS SATIN RIDGE™; SMALL SQUARES, ROW 1: SOUTHPORT™, INVERNESS GOLD™; ROW 2: WHITENDALE™, WINDERMERE™; ROW 3: ANNICCA™, BIG SUR MIST™; ROW 4: BEAUMONT™, HIGHGATE™

(From left to right) Jessica Maldona do, Human Resource s, Eden Prairie, celebrat es the beautifu l marriage of her daughte r Joyce Maldona do and now husband , Mathieux Davis, along with Jessica’s husband , Melvin Maldona do.

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ILLUSTRATION BY JORDAN RIEMER

Color Your World! The Cambria Post Coloring Page

Grab a copy of this fun coloring page for everyone in your family, and gather your favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paint and unleash your imagination. ✦

EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank You For Your Service Cambria values the virtues that undergird

veterans. During the event, Marty Davis,

all that is American made and understands

Cambria CEO, and Brian Scoggin, Chief

that those virtues are exemplified through

Manufacturing Officer, presented each

the dedication of the men and women who

veteran with a custom-made Cambria hat

serve our country. In recognition of those

that includes a US military branch-specific

employees who serve or have served in

patch and highlights their years of service.

the US Armed Forces, Cambria launched

That marked the beginning of an ongoing

Operation Hats Off to Our Military. This

plan to provide these specially made hats

initiative was kicked off this past summer

to all Cambria employees who’ve served our

at our Le Sueur Slab Manufacturing Facility

country. Hats off to you! We are proud to

with a celebration of our Minnesota

have you on our team.

(Pictured) Richard Delestre, Austin Millard, David Biron, Courtney Latzke, Scott Murch, Simon Thomas, Daniel Mithun, Michael Baker, Donald Nygard, Trevor Janos, Brandon Pap, Tony Schauman, Jamie Keith, Pat Olson, Austin Weis, Mark Zeiher, Wayne Lehman, Lindsay Stemig, Jeff Volby, Mike Woessner, James Wendroth, Jon Alvarez, Nate Spessard, Josh Seaver, David Leach, Jeremiah Johnson, Charles Brown

Cambria Post Issue 6

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In This Together

Talent Ambassadors

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